Beijing
Capital of People's Republic of China
CountryPeople's Republic of China
CapitalBeijing
ContinentAsia
RegionEastern Asia
LanguageChinese
Time difference+5 h (UTC+8)
- Forbidden City
- Temple of Heaven
- Summer Palace
- Great Wall (Mutianyu)
About Beijing
Beijing has been China's political centre for centuries. It was the capital of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall near the city are the most visited places.
When to go?
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Climate data coming soon.
Monthly climate
Monthly temperature, rainfall and daylight table.
Public holidays
The country's public holiday calendar.
Practical info
- CurrencyChinese Yuan (¥)
- Dialling code+86
- Plugs & voltage—
- Emergency—
- Driving—